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Update written by Joseph

Holly sits in her room and texts Doug III to check on him, noting that he didn’t have to leave and asks how he is doing.

Doug III walks by the Brady Pub when he gets Holly’s text and then enters the Pub.

Shawn goes to the police station where Jada says she thought he went home for the night. Shawn says he wasn’t going to leave her alone to figure out who tried to rid the world of EJ. Shawn notes that Jada has Ava at the top of the list. Shawn says he hasn’t had any luck tracking Ava down, but they have plenty of other suspects right here in Salem.

At the Hernandez home, Rafe questions Leo’s suspect list. Leo claims it’s just notes for a story he’s working on. Rafe argues that it looks like a suspect list as to who shot EJ with both he and Gabi’s name on it.

Javi goes to see Gabi at the Gabi Chic office. Gabi questions the sales projections being filled with typos. Javi apologizes. Gabi demands he fix it now. Javi asks if she’s really this mad over spelling errors or if something else is bothering her.

Sophia lays in bed upset as Tate comes in to check on her. Sophia tells him that she feels like her life is pretty much over.

Gabi apologizes for snapping on Javi since she has a lot on her mind today. Javi understands that Titan taking over DiMera has her freaked out. Gabi responds that she’s worried about herself and her freedom, knowing that both her boyfriend and Javi’s boyfriend are trying to tie her to EJ’s shooting.

Rafe questions what Leo is up to. Leo says he’s just doing his job. Rafe asks what his job is. Leo informs him that he is now a journalist for the Spectator, trying to find out who shot EJ. Rafe warns Leo that he can feel free to investigate him, but to stay away from Gabi since she’s been to prison twice for crimes she did not commit, so he will not let her be railroaded a third time. Rafe adds that if he hears Leo has been going through Gabi’s belongings again, he will be in flight from their house and their lives.

Jada acknowledges that it’s pretty damning that even JJ considers Gabi a suspect. Shawn says he can only imagine how Gabi felt when she had Rafe replaced with Arnold. Jada remarks that she knows exactly how she felt. Jada then asks if there’s something Shawn wants to ask her.

Gabi tells Javi that she can’t believe he defended Leo after she caught him going through her purse. Javi says he’s sorry as he knows Leo can be a bit extra which Gabi mocks. Gabi tells Javi that Leo is trying to pin her to EJ’s shooting just so he can write about it in the Spectator. Javi urges her not to let Leo or JJ get to her, because they both know she did not shoot EJ. Gabi decides she needs a break and is going to get something to eat. Gabi instructs Javi to start turning the sales report in to a PowerPoint. Javi tells Gabi to take her time as she exits. Leo then arrives to bring Javi lunch.

Holly calls Doug III and leaves a message that she wanted to make sure he wasn’t sleeping on a park bench again and says to call her back.

Roman gives Doug III an application for the Brady Pub. Doug III looks it over but reveals he doesn’t have an address at the moment. Roman asks where he’s staying. Doug III informs him that he’s staying at the homeless shelter downtown and understands if that means Roman doesn’t want to hire him. Roman sits him down and says there’s nothing to be ashamed of as a lot of people are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Roman adds that the Brady Pub also has rooms for rent.

Tate tells Sophia that he’s sorry as he knows it has to be rough to find out she has to take it easy for the rest of her senior year. Sophia complains about the bed rest and says she’s just so frustrated as they were this close to the adoption. Sophia informs him that her mom told her that Johnny backed out was a sign from God. Sophia wants to make one decision about her own life. Tate encourages that maybe she can which Sophia questions. Tate brings up that Sophia will be 18 soon which means she will be a legal adult, so once she’s no longer a minor, her mom can’t stop her from doing anything including putting the baby up for adoption.

Shawn tells Jada that he doesn’t have anything to ask her but Jada thinks he does. Jada says to address the elephant in the room, guessing that Shawn wants to know if her name should be on the list of suspects. Jada acknowledges that he wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t ask her the tough questions. Jada instructs Shawn to go ahead and ask her if she shot EJ DiMera.

Doug III tells Roman that it’s generous of him but he can barely afford fries, much less rent. Roman compares him to his younger brothers Frankie and Max who were adopted in to the family. Doug III thanks him but feels he’s not worth the trouble. Roman sits him back down and states that Doug III doesn’t just need a job, but guidance as well. Roman says no matter how many mistakes he’s made or how much trouble he thinks he is, he’s been there. Roman encourages that he has all the time in the world to turn things around but it starts now. Roman tells Doug III that the job is his if he wants it and so is the room above the Pub. Doug III questions how to afford the rent. Roman says he will loan him the first month of rent and will take out of his paycheck until they are squared away. Doug III thanks him and says he won’t be sorry.

Sophia questions if Tate wants her to defy her mother and go against her wishes. Tate says only if putting the baby up for adoption is what she wants to do. Tate just wanted to point out there’s another option once she is legally an adult. Sophia understands what he’s saying but notes that she’s never defied her mother. Tate asks if that means she doesn’t want to do it. Sophia assures that she does. Sophia argues that they both have their whole lives ahead of them. Sophia says maybe she can’t go to prom or finish her senior year, but she wants to go to college and have her life. Sophia declares they can’t let one mistake take all of that away from them, so she’s going to do it. Sophia announces that for the first time in her life, she’s going to stand up to her mother.

Javi questions what Leo is doing at the office when he just missed Gabi. Leo says the last thing he needs is another run in with his cousins. Javi worries that Leo is not welcome here and asks if something happened with Rafe. Leo admits that Rafe found his list of suspects and went off on him about it. Leo argues that the truth is that Rafe and Gabi both had strong motives to want EJ dead, so he’s just doing his job. Gabi then comes back and questions what the hell Leo is doing in her office. Leo says he was just bringing them food. Gabi questions him being a delivery guy now. Javi asks her to be nice but Gabi calls Leo a sleazebag. Gabi says she already caught Leo going through her purse and accuses him of using Javi to get access to her office. Gabi wants Leo out now. Javi wants them all to chill. Gabi wants Leo out and then takes his bag of food as she storms out. Javi complains to Leo that working for Gabi is becoming a nightmare. Leo encourages him to quit but Javi feels he can’t leave Gabi like that after she was kind enough to give him a job and take him in. Leo understands his heart is so big but sometimes worries that it’s too big and if he continues to work for Gabi, it could ruin his relationship with her forever.

Shawn admits to Jada that on the night of the shooting, he was troubled when he found her at the bar without her gun but his heart tells him that she didn’t do it because he doesn’t think she’s capable of doing such a thing. Jada says that’s where he’s wrong. Jada responds that after what EJ did to her, she was more than capable of killing EJ DiMera. Shawn questions what she’s trying to tell him. Jada admits that she was furious that night and she went to Small Bar to drown her sorrows. Jada says she had all this rage and pain, so she just wanted to feel nothing for awhile. Shawn questions if she took her service weapon out that night. Jada confirms that she locked it in her drawer like she told him as she didn’t trust having it out that night. Jada admits she wanted EJ dead, but she is not the one who put the bullet in his chest.

Rafe gets a call from Shawn and asks what he wants. Shawn says he’s with Jada. Rafe says that’s no surprise but Shawn says it’s not like that. Shawn says they were wondering when Rafe planned to return his service weapon. Rafe mocks that the weapon was issued to Arnold Feniger. Rafe says he’ll get the weapon back when he can but he’s been a little busy being processed back in at the FBI. Shawn thanks him and hangs up.

Tate calls Holly, who asks what’s going on. Tate wondered if they could talk as he just got some really great news. Tate asks her to meet at the Pub in half an hour which she agrees to. Tate says he’ll see her soon and hangs up as Sophia returns to her room. Tate asks if Sophia isn’t having second thoughts. Sophia assures that adoption is what’s right for them and their baby. Tate thanks her and agrees. Tate says he should get going. Sophia questions where he’s going and then guesses he’s excited to tell Holly about the adoption. Tate asks if that bothers her. Sophia says not at all and tells him to go ahead and give Holly her best. Tate says he’ll see her later and exits.

Jada thanks Shawn for calling Rafe and taking the heat for her as she was not looking forward to that conversation. Leo arrives and jokes about walking in to the station without being in handcuffs. Shawn asks what he wants. Leo says he’s come for a comment as his readers have a right to know when the police will stop searching for Ava and finally arrest the actual perp who shot EJ in cold blood. Leo declares by his estimation, it’s either Rafe, Gabi, or Jada.

Gabi goes home and tells Rafe that he won’t believe the day she had. Gabi complains that first, Philip and Xander demand she produce sales projections for Gabi Chic and then she finds Leo in her office with Javi. Gabi questions if Rafe is listening to her. Rafe responds that he needs to ask her a question so she tells him to go ahead. Rafe then questions if Gabi borrowed his gun to shoot EJ.

Holly meets Tate at the Pub and asks what he wanted to tell her. Tate says he actually wanted to talk to her about the adoption. Holly thought there wouldn’t be an adoption since Johnny changed his mind. Tate confirms that Johnny did but he and Sophia have not changed their minds and have decided to place the baby up for an adoption agency. Holly questions her mom being okay with that. Tate says no but she doesn’t have to be since Sophia will be 18. Tate declares that they’ve decided this is best for everyone. Holly says that’s definitely news. Tate admits he’s nervous and knows she’s upset with him for ratting out Doug III to Julie. Tate asks Holly if she thinks there’s still a chance for them. Roman comes over and greets them. Roman asks to borrow Tate to help him fix the dishwasher. Tate tells Holly that he’ll just be a minute and heads to the back with Roman. Doug III then comes down and finds Holly.

Jada questions Leo saying she’s a suspect. Leo goes over Jada having motive, a gun, and if she’s capable of going through with it. Shawn wants to take Leo out but Jada says to let him go. Jada tells Leo that she’s losing her patience and that the Salem police department has no comment for his story. Jada tells Leo to go. Leo warns that he is persistent and they have not seen the last of him.

Gabi questions Rafe as to how many more times she’s going to be accused of attempted murder this week and says she’s losing her mind. Rafe explains that he knows she took his service weapon that night because he was looking for it and it was gone while so was she. Rafe adds that he knows she took it because the gun was magically returned. Rafe acknowledges that there were no bullets missing but she could’ve replaced them. Rafe asks Gabi to just be honest with him and asks if she went to the DiMera Mansion that night with his gun.

Leo returns to Javi with another bag of food. Leo hopes Javi is going to quit this miserable job. Javi admits that he made a compelling argument and he’s not exactly passionate about being a fashion assistant. Leo asks what he is passionate about. Javi says before he left Texas, he thought he found a career. Leo wants to hear more. Javi says maybe after they eat. Leo says he was saving dessert until they get home. Javi asks who says they have to wait and clears off the desk.

Gabi admits to Rafe that she went to confront EJ on the night he was shot and she took Rafe’s gun because she was so frustrated with EJ getting away with messing with people’s lives and she couldn’t take it anymore. Gabi explains that as she was approaching the doors, she overheard EJ arguing with someone so she took a step back as she was afraid someone would see her. Gabi admits she doesn’t know who was arguing but it was definitely a male voice. Rafe asks if she heard a gunshot. Gabi says no as she decided to get out of there before someone caught her. Rafe asks if she’s saying she did not shoot EJ. Gabi says absolutely not and hopes Rafe believes her. Rafe confirms that he does which Gabi is thankful for. Rafe just wishes Gabi had told him all of this sooner. Gabi then adds that there was something else. Gabi reveals that when she was leaving the property, she saw Ava at the door. Gabi notes that Ava didn’t see her but she thinks she heard her because Ava ran to her car and sped off. Rafe points out that means Ava couldn’t have been the shooter either. Gabi supposes she could’ve gone back or it could’ve been the guy she heard arguing with EJ. Rafe responds that he’s just glad they are in the clear.

Jada complains to Shawn about solving the case getting more complicated as now they have to deal with Leo. Shawn offers to talk to Chad about Leo but Jada doesn’t want it to look like they are hiding anything since the police are supposed to be transparent which Shawn agrees with. Shawn apologizes to Jada for doubting her for even a second as he knows she would never take the law in to her own hands as she’s too good of a person. Jada says the same goes for him.

Roman returns to Holly and Doug III, informing Holly that Doug III will be living in a room above the Pub and working at the Pub waiting tables. Roman tells Doug III that he will see him in the morning. Holly is excited for Doug III, who swears that Roman is the nicest guy on Earth. Doug III is excited to start paying off his debts. Holly wishes he told her before leaving the Kiriakis Mansion. Doug III says he didn’t want to be any more trouble. Holly assures that being his friend is not trouble. Holly tells Doug III how happy she is to see him and hugs him right as Tate comes back. Tate says he’s sorry to interrupt. Holly tries to explain but Tate says he should get back to Sophia since she was pretty bummed that he was coming to see Holly. Tate tells them to have fun and storms out while Holly chases after him but loses him. Doug III follows Holly out and says he’s sorry about his bad timing. Holly says she’s not going to let that spoil her mood when things are finally starting to look up for Doug III. Someone in all black hides around the corner filming them with a camera.

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Update written by Joseph

Johnny returns to his room at the Salem Inn and puts down the things from his pocket including Xander’s business card from Titan. Marlena shows up at his door and says she wanted to check on him after hearing about Tate punching him. Marlena explains that Tate told her while they were at the hospital with a baby issue. Johnny questions if everything is okay. Marlena informs him that they just want to put Sophia on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy as a precaution. Marlena assures it will be fine. Marlena asks how Johnny is otherwise. Johnny responds that things couldn’t be worse.

EJ sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion, thinking back to Johnny pulling his gun on him. Chanel then storms in and asks what the hell is the matter with him, just when she thought he couldn’t hurt them any more than he had. EJ recalls last time she chewed him out was over the adoption falling through. Chanel tells EJ that the adoption is off again and once again it’s because of EJ.

Chad meets Cat in the town square and says it’s about the date that EJ won with her in the auction. Cat remembers Chat saying that’s not happening which he repeats. Cat laughs it off as being for charity, pointing out that EJ made a generous donation and it will just be a dinner. Chad warns that she doesn’t know EJ like he does, so it won’t just be a date for him and there will be an ulterior motive.

Steve meets with Shawn at the Brady Pub and shows him everything he could pull up on Dr. Russell’s lab. Shawn talks about how they will need a lot more. Steve says he would normally spend weeks but they don’t have that kind of time because without a miracle, it won’t be long before Sepsis runs it’s course on Bo. Steve declares that to save Bo, they have to be that miracle. Shawn asks what to do. Steve wants to bring Kayla in on this since she would have hospital intel and he doesn’t think they have much choice.

Dr. Jeffrey Russell goes to Kayla’s office at the hospital and says their conversation ended rather abruptly so he wanted to revisit it. Kayla asks if this means he’s changed his mind about giving Bo access to his drug. He says that’s not why he came and that his position remains the same that he can’t allow her to use it on Bo. Kayla understands but wants to present another argument that occurred to her after their initial discussion. Kayla argues that if his drug works on Bo, it could help him and put him on a fast track. He asks what happens if it didn’t and calls it too risky. Kayla asks what he wants then if he hadn’t changed his mind. He hoped that she had given further thought to releasing him from his hospital contract. Kayla tells him that is not happening. He questions if she’s denying his request out of spite because he won’t help her brother. Kayla says of course not and she resents his accusation. Kayla argues that they know what his drug could do and she won’t let that future potential slip through her fingers, so she needs to do what is best for the hospital. He complains that she’s forcing him to stay. Kayla says he’s free to walk away but per his contract, his research belongs to the hospital. Jeffrey gets upset and says she’s willing to break the rules when it comes to her, but to hell with everyone else. Jeffrey says screw that and declares that they have nothing left to say to each other as he storms out.

Shawn asks if Steve is sure that Kayla won’t try to stop them. Steve says it’s a tough call but he knows Kayla would do anything to save Bo, so he thinks it’s a risk they have to take as he doesn’t see another way around it. Steve decides he will go talk to Kayla. Shawn tells Steve that no matter what Kayla says, he’s not backing down and will get that drug for Bo one way or another. Steve says he knows as he exits the Pub.

Johnny guesses Tate also told Marlena why he punched him. Marlena confirms that Tate told her that he backed out of the adoption. Johnny tells her that he took her advice and told Chanel that he wasn’t ready to be a father and that’s why he’s now in the Salem Inn. Marlena says she’s sorry. Johnny talks about how hurt and disappointed Chanel was as he ruined her dreams of starting a family. Marlena encourages that Chanel will come around and see that he did what he had to do. Marlena agrees the adopting a child with all these unresolved feelings wouldn’t work for Johnny, Chanel, or the baby. Johnny asks if she thinks he did the right thing. Marlena thinks once he sorts things out, he will find himself very ready to have a family. Johnny asks what if he never is since he feels so lost now and worries about losing Chanel forever.

EJ tells Chanel that he doesn’t understand since Belle was just there and didn’t mention the adoption falling through again. Chanel says she probably didn’t want to upset him in his delicate state. EJ asks what happened since Amy agreed to let them adopt the baby as long as he wasn’t involved in their life. Chanel says it was a done deal until Johnny decided he wasn’t ready to be a parent because of EJ’s disgusting past. Chanel explains that after learning what EJ did, Johnny doesn’t even know who he is anymore and neither does she. EJ says he’s so sorry and asks how he can fix this. Chanel tells him there’s no way for him to fix this because the damage is already done. Chanel says Johnny is not the same anymore and never will be, because he somehow thinks he’s inherited EJ’s DNA and incapable of ever being a decent human being. Chanel declares that EJ stole the joy and light from Johnny, so she will never stop hating him for it. Chanel goes to storm out right as Marlena arrives. Marlena says she didn’t expect to see her. Chanel says she had a few things to tell EJ. Marlena tells her that she’s sorry that the adoption didn’t work out. Chanel questions if she is since Johnny told her that Marlena told him to follow his heart, which apparently made blowing up their chances to start a family. Marlena knows she’s upset and thinks Johnny could’ve handled this a lot better, but he’s in so much pain right now. Chanel says she knows but she wishes he would’ve talked to her when he first started feeling how he did. Marlena assures that Johnny is heartbroken about hurting her, but she also knows how much he loves her. Chanel cries that she loves him too, but she’s already lost one baby and now she’s lost another.

Cat asks Chad what EJ’s ulterior motive would be. Chad says he hasn’t figured it out yet but he knows EJ and he always has some type of angle. Cat calls this a difference from Chad being the concerned brother when EJ was shot a few weeks ago. Chad says he loves his brother but there’s just something off about this. Cat agrees that it is a little strange since they don’t really know each other. Cat wonders why the first thought in EJ’s brain after coming out of a coma was bidding on a date with her of all people. Chad says that’s all good questions and asks Cat not to agree to anything until he can talk to EJ to get to the bottom of it.

EJ looks tearfully at a photo of he and Johnny until Marlena walks in. EJ mentions Chanel giving him the upsetting news about Johnny and the adoption. Marlena mentions seeing her on the way in. EJ says Chanel really laid in to him for taking away Johnny’s joy and light. EJ wishes he could do something to help him. Marlena suggests giving him space. EJ says he’s never seen Johnny with so much anger and hate towards him. EJ says he just wants Johnny to know that he loves him and he’s proud of him as he never felt so much pain than knowing his son doesn’t want him in his life anymore. Marlena asks if EJ is afraid that Johnny was the one who shot him.

Johnny goes to the Brady Pub and asks Shawn if he’s seen Roman. Shawn thinks he’s out running errands with Kate. Johnny says that Roman left him a message that he had news about the family that sounded kind of serious and asks if Shawn knows what he’s talking about. Shawn informs Johnny that Bo has developed an infection that led to Sepsis which is serious and if they don’t find a way to treat him, they could lose him. Johnny asks if they are working on a treatment. Shawn says they don’t have one yet but they aren’t giving up hope as they still have a couple options to pursue.

Steve joins Kayla in her office and tells her that Shawn is not good as he was really counting on Jeffrey giving them permission to use his drug. Kayla tells him that Jeffrey just came by but he hasn’t changed his mind and wants out of his contract with the hospital, but she told him no. Steve asks her for the records of the drug he’s developing as he’d like to learn more about it. Kayla questions what he is up to. Steve claims he’s not up to anything and just wants to learn more about the drug that could possibly save Bo’s life. Kayla asks what he will do with that information. Steve claims that he just craves knowledge. Kayla tells him to stop the act and tell her what’s going on. Steve admits he was going to be honest with her but he was trying to protect her. Kayla asks him not to. Steve doesn’t want to do anything to jeopardize her job or medical license, but he needs her help in this life or death situation they are dealing with. Kayla asks what he wants her to do. Steve asks Kayla to take a walk while he catches up on some light reading.

Johnny tells Shawn that he’s really sorry to hear about his dad. Shawn mentions hearing Johnny went through something similar with his dad. Johnny says things looked bleak but EJ made it, so Bo will too. Shawn says he got the impression that EJ was doing well. Johnny says he got the same after running in to him. Shawn asks how that went since things have been strained between them. Johnny tells Shawn that he wants nothing to do with EJ as what he did to Sami really messed with his head. Johnny says that’s why he’s decided not to go through with adopting Tate and Sophia’s baby, which he now worries may have cost him his marriage.

Cat runs in to Chanel in the town square and mentions wanting cinnamon rolls from the Bakery. Cat asks if everything is okay. Chanel says not really as she just paid EJ a visit. Cat brings up that EJ bid on her in the bachelorette auction so she’s supposed to go on a date with him. Chanel stops her and tells Cat that she wants nothing to do with EJ and to stay far away from him.

EJ tells Marlena that he may not remember the moments leading up to his shooting, but he’s certain that Johnny is not responsible as he’s not capable of shooting someone. Marlena asks what he’s worried about then. EJ is afraid that Johnny is going to let his anger towards him take over him and he’s going to spin out of control until he loses everything. EJ says he knows what that’s like and he does not want that for his son. EJ asks Marlena to let Johnny know that he wants to protect him and that he will always be there for him no matter what he feels. Marlena tells EJ that no matter how old their children are, they always feel a need to protect them and that’s why she’s here today because she wants to talk to him about his relationship with Belle. Chad walks in and asks if he’s interrupting. Marlena says he’s not and that she has to get back to the hospital. Marlena tells EJ they will pick this up again. Marlena tells Chad it’s nice to see him as she exits. Chad tells EJ that it’s good to see him out of the hospital and hugs him. EJ invites him to join him for some tea but Chad declines. Chad then questions EJ as to why he’s going on a date with Cat Green.

Kayla asks Steve if he’s sure this is a good idea. Steve doesn’t think they have much choice since Bo isn’t doing any better. Kayla admits he’s deteriorating fast. Steve says they are all feeling helpless, so they have to change that. Kayla tells Steve that she’s sorry as she has to cut their visit short since she has a staff meeting in 15 minutes and is taking her assistant to take notes. Steve says he’s going to grab something to eat at the cafeteria and asks if she wants anything. Kayla requests just an apple and thanks Steve for loving her brother. Steve responds that he’d do anything for Bo and for her too as he exits.

Johnny tells Shawn that he and Chanel ended up having a huge fight and she threw him out of the house. Johnny hoped things would be better today but when he saw her in the town square, she just looked at him and walked away. Shawn encourages him to just give her time, but feels he had a really good reason for walking away from the adoption. Johnny wonders if he was just being selfish. Shawn acknowledges that being a parent is difficult but also fulfilling. Shawn says he’s no expert but he knows you have to be fully committed and you have to believe in yourself and it seems like Johnny understandably doesn’t have either of those right now. Johnny says he still hates hurting Chanel so badly. Shawn says knowing people you love are suffering because of your actions is the worst feeling and sort of what he’s feeling with Bo right now, knowing he may die because he made a bad call. Johnny tells Shawn that what happened was not his fault since he was protecting his mom. Shawn thanks him for trying to let him of the hook, but he can’t justify what he did and now knowing that Bo may die, the guilt of shooting his father is overwhelming.

Cat guesses Chanel is not a fan of EJ. Chanel tells Cat that EJ is a monster who destroys everything he touches including his son. Chanel explains that Johnny was so messed up by EJ that he called off their plans to adopt a baby. Cat is surprised to learn it was Johnny’s decision. Chanel calls it so awful as they worked so hard to make it happen and then he ruined everything. Chanel admits that Johnny had valid reasons but wishes they could’ve talked about it more. Cat encourages that there’s still time but Chanel asks what the point is since Johnny is not changing his mind about the adoption. Cat says maybe not, but maybe it’s possible for them to at least be able to find a better understanding of the other’s point of view. Cat knows it’s none of her business, but they have both been wonderful to her sister Felicity, so she hopes they can work it out.

EJ tells Chad that it’s not a real date so he can drop the attitude. EJ explains that he heard Kayla talking about the auction and wanted to help out the hospital after the doctors did just save his life. Chad questions why he doesn’t just make a donation then. EJ says he thought this would be more fun which has been lacking in his life lately. Chad asks why Cat when there were a lot of bachelorettes. EJ explains that they got along well enough when she lived in the mansion. EJ stops and asks if Chad’s still mad about Cat pretending to be Abigail but Chad says it’s not that and that they are friends now, so EJ asks what the problem is. Chad feels like EJ is up to something and he doesn’t want Cat to get mixed up in it. Chad offers to buy EJ out of his bid. EJ asks if Chad wants to go on a date with Cat then. Chad says he just doesn’t want EJ to go on a date with her. EJ then asks if Chad is jealous and if he has feelings for Cat. Chad asks if EJ does. EJ says not in the slightest since he is seeing Belle which Chad questions. EJ tells him that Belle finally gave in to the fact that she loves him and all it took was for him to get shot and put in a coma. EJ acknowledges that Belle wishes she didn’t have feelings for him since it would make her life less complicated but the point is, he does not have feelings for Cat and asks if Chad does. Chad questions how he could have feelings for Cat after she put he and his family through Hell. EJ reminds him that she only did that because Clyde forced her to and notes that it sounds like Chad’s already forgiven her, pointing out that he did just say they are friends. Chad argues that friends is one thing while dating is entirely different. Chad asks what Abigail’s family would say. EJ asks who cares what anyone thinks and tells Chad that he can’t let other people’s opinions affect him finding the happiness he deserves.

Cat goes to the hospital and finds Marlena. Cat asks if there’s any news about John but Marlena says not yet. Marlena congratulates Cat on the hospital fundraiser being a success. Cat thanks her but says she wouldn’t have pursued it if Marlena didn’t encourage her. Marlena says they raised enough money to keep the hospital open for a few more months. Cat says they got a lot of generous donations but one put her in an awkward position that has to do with EJ DiMera.

Shawn is on the phone with Hope, encouraging her that Bo is a fighter and won’t give up. Shawn guesses all they can do is pray for a miracle and with any luck, they might just get one. Shawn hangs up as Dr. Jeffrey Russell enters the Pub.

Johnny returns to his room and finishes a call with Roman, telling him to keep him posted on Bo. Johnny hangs up and Chanel shows up at his door, surprising him. Chanel says she’s still furious with him for dropping a bombshell on her at the last minute and that he torpedoed their adoption, but she can appreciate where he was coming from. Chanel understands Johnny’s world was turned upside down by finding out about EJ and Sami. Chanel states that she was ready to become a parent but understands why Johnny was not. Johnny says he wasn’t expecting this and thanks her for understanding where he was coming from. Johnny asks if this means she’s ready to forgive him.

Cat tells Marlena about EJ winning the bid to go out with her. Marlena asks if they even know each other. Cat says barely and that she and Chad can’t figure out why EJ did it. Marlena suggests maybe EJ is interested in her. Cat doubts it and says that she and Chad are convinced EJ has an ulterior motive which Marlena says she wouldn’t put past him.

Chad appreciates EJ wanting him to be happy, but says happy with Cat is too complicated. EJ argues that he’s making it complicated by being mired in the past. EJ offers to gift Chad his date with Cat. Chad argues that EJ spent a lot of money on it. EJ says he can afford it and would like to do this for Chad. Chad questions his sudden generosity. EJ tells him that after his coma, he’s a kinder and gentler version of himself. Chad says he’s happy to hear that and thanks him for the offer, but says he can’t accept it because he doesn’t want to give Cat the wrong impression. EJ questions if it is the wrong impression. EJ calls it the perfect setup for Chad and Cat to go out, have fun, with no pressure or expectations since it’s for charity. EJ adds that if they fall in love, that’s all the better.

Chanel tells Johnny that she’s sorry but she’s not ready to forgive him because he really hurt her and she needs more time and space before she’s ready for him to come home. Johnny asks if there’s still hope for them. Johnny swears that he’s willing to put in the work and brings up Paulina telling him to fight for their marriage which he intends to do. Chanel notes that Paulina told her the same. Chanel thinks half of Salem are rooting for them. Johnny says they know that they have something special. Johnny knows he screwed things up and hurt her, but swears to do whatever it takes to make it right.

Steve returns to Kayla’s office and leaves the apple he promised her while taking a look at the research that Kayla left for him, allowing Steve to find the building security codes.

Shawn watches Jeffrey exit the Pub. Jeffrey then gets a call and says it’s about time they got back with him and says the hospital is refusing to let him out of his contract, so their plans for the drug have gone up in smoke. The call is revealed to be from EJ, who tells him not to worry as all hope is not lost.

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Brady goes to the DiMera Mansion to pick up Rachel for therapy but Kristen tells him that she doesn’t think Rachel needs those appointments anymore. Brady argues that they agreed that she did, especially after teaming up with Kristen’s mother to kidnap Ava. Kristen complains that it’s not working, insisting that the answer for their daughter is not talking to a stranger but finding her grandmother.

Sophia runs in to her mom in the town square. Amy tells her that her lawyer still has not received the signed adoption papers from Belle, arguing that they need to make sure their legal documents are in order. Amy asks if she knows when the papers will be delivered. Sophia tells her never.

At home, Belle asks Marlena if there’s any news about John. Marlena says not yet but Paul thinks they are close to tracking him down. Belle calls that great news and says she’s putting all of her positive energy out there for him. Marlena notes that he’s not the only one as she brings up Johnny having a very hard time with the decision he made to stop the adoption. Belle talks about Johnny agonizing over the decision but he said he’s not ready to be a father. Marlena notes that she encouraged him to tell Chanel, which he did, and now he’s afraid that he’s broken her heart. Belle reveals that Chanel kicked Johnny out, so he’s staying at the Salem Inn. Marlena complains that they love each other so much, so she wishes they could work this out and that Johnny could resolve his feelings about his dad, and then maybe they could have the family they desperately deserve.

Johnny is woken up by pounding on his door at the Salem Inn. He sits up in hopes that it’s Chanel.

Sarah joins Xander in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Xander tells Sarah that he will remain working at home because he just got word from Wei Shin that legal can’t get rid of Philip without jeopardizing the takeover of DiMera. Xander complains that Philip is getting away with murder..

EJ sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and rewatches the footage from Rafe’s camera, revealing Johnny entering the room and pointing his gun at EJ. EJ then thinks back to the last argument he had with Johnny before then, where Johnny told EJ that he was dead to him.

Sarah massages Xander while he jokes that the perks of working at home are fantastic. Sarah encourages that Xander won’t have to work with Philip forever. Xander says he can’t force him out, so Sarah suggests he ease him out and make him see that he’ll be happier elsewhere. Xander complains that he doesn’t want Philip to be happy and that he wants him to suffer after everything he did to him.

Brady tells Kristen that they can talk about Rachel’s therapy later, but he doesn’t want her to miss her appointment and he has a lot of e-mails to catch up on. Kristen brings up how crazy it must be at Titan and DiMera. Kristen asks Brady to put in a good word for her with Philip and Xander for employment as she’d be happy with another position. Brady brings up that Gabi wanted him to convince Philip and Xander to get her the rights back to Gabi Chic too. Brady says he has too much going on with his family so he’s just going to stay at Basic Black. Brady adds that he doesn’t think he and Kristen working together is a good idea. Brady asks Kristen to go get Rachel, so she heads back inside.

Marlena tells Belle that she’s so grateful that EJ survived and now maybe he and Johnny will have a chance to work things out. Belle asks if she thinks they will. Marlena admits it’s hard to say since things are pretty tense and everybody is distraught about the shooting. Belle says the one good thing to come out of it is that EJ seems to have made a change for the better, so she just hopes it lasts. Marlena asks if she means for Johnny or for herself?

EJ thinks back to when Belle wore a wire. His assistant Rita then emerges from the DiMera tunnels and says she should’ve known EJ wouldn’t stay in bed. EJ thanks her for covering. Rita hopes to take him back to his room. EJ appreciates her concern and starts to tell her what he needed but Kristen comes in and interrupts. Kristen comments on Rita playing nurse to EJ and says she’s loyal to all of Stefano’s kids until it comes to stabbing them in the back, except for EJ.

Amy questions Sophia saying the adoption papers are never going to be delivered. Sophia explains that Johnny hasn’t signed because he decided he didn’t want to go through with the adoption anymore and called the whole thing off last night. Amy is shocked and asks why she didn’t tell her. Sophia cries that she wanted to but she didn’t know how as they hug.

Johnny answers his door to see Tate, who punches him in the face.

Sarah reminds Xander that he went down the path of revenge with Brady and it almost ended very badly. Xander argues that the difference is that Brady was innocent while he knows Philip is guilty as hell. Sarah argues that Philip deceived him but it’s not like he put him in a wheelchair. Sarah encourages Xander to have perspective and look at everything he has. Xander thought Philip was a true brother to him, so he could put up with all of his annoying habits, but now the sight of Philip makes him want to kill him.

Belle tells Marlena that she’s glad EJ is okay for Johnny’s sake. Marlena then informs Belle that she spoke to Sami. Belle guesses Sami told her that she heard her tell EJ that she loves him. Marlena asks if she does love EJ. Belle points out that EJ was comatose at the time. Marlena calls that deflecting. Belle tries to argue but admits maybe she does need therapy. Belle talks about not knowing how to feel when Brady told her that EJ was shot. Belle acknowledges that EJ has hurt so many people that she cares about, so she should’ve been glad that his karma was finally coming around but instead, she was scared, worried, and just wanted to go to him, so she did. Belle talks about sitting by his bed, holding his hand, and talking to him. Belle decides Marlena doesn’t want to hear this but Marlena insists that she really does. Belle talks about EJ wondering why she was there, so she admitted to herself that she loves him because her feelings were so intense and she just wanted EJ’s arms around her. Belle guesses she does love EJ and it wasn’t until she thought she could lose him that she realized she couldn’t be without him. Marlena asks if Belle has told EJ how she feels now that he’s awake. Belle explains that she hadn’t intended to, but Susan Banks outed her. Marlena asks how EJ reacted. Belle says that EJ said her family would give her a lot of heat, but that he was happy and excited to see where things would lead. Marlena tells Belle that she’s so proud of her and brings up telling Belle that she could not move forward without resolving what happened in the past. Belle calls this kind of the opposite of moving forward. Marlena states that she’s being honest. Belle asks what she’s supposed to do with all these feelings now. Marlena declares that when it comes to love, she can solicit all the advice in the world but it won’t make any difference because she’s going to do exactly what she wants and she will support whatever that is. Marlena says she will support if she decides it’s EJ because she wants whatever Belle wants.

Rita tells Kristen that she simply came by to check on EJ after his injury. Kristen questions why she didn’t just come through the front door then. EJ tells Kristen to find someone else to bully since Rita did nothing to her. EJ says he has to go take his pain meds and tells Rita not to let Kristen chase her off as he will be right back as he steps out. Kristen guesses Rita is no longer working at DiMera with the Titan takeover, but realizes she’s mistaken. Kristen thought Philip and Xander didn’t want anyone loyal to DiMera, but guesses it’s smart to keep someone who knows where the bodies are buried. Kristen brings up Rita helping EJ get rid of Arnold. Rita says she will never tell. Kristen then asks if Rita helped EJ get rid of her mother too.

Tate tells Johnny that punching him is the least he deserves. Johnny tells him to hit him again then. Tate complains that Johnny strung he and Sophia along for months, as well as Chanel and questions how he could pretend that he wanted this. Johnny argues that he wasn’t pretending. Tate points out that he doesn’t want to adopt their baby. Tate gets that Johnny is rich, entitled, and used to doing whatever he wants but this isn’t like returning a pair of sneakers. Tate complains that Johnny is screwing with people’s lives. Tate argues that people tell him to be responsible for his actions but Johnny is an adult. Tate tells Johnny to grow the hell up.

Amy tells Sophia that if the adoption fell through, it wasn’t meant to be. Sophia argues that they can find someone else but Amy is not comfortable giving her baby to strangers. Sophia says they can get to know them. Sophia talks about things falling apart when she wants to go to college and to have a career. Sophia pleads with Amy to let them find another family to adopt the baby.

Sarah knows Xander is angry but suggests he think of something more positive instead of focusing on the negative feelings. Sarah brings up their daughter and suggests Xander spend his millions on her instead of attorneys. Xander talks about buying her a pony. Sarah is for it if it gets his mind off of Philip. Xander agrees to discuss it over a late lunch but Sarah has to get to work, so she asks him to walk her to the hospital.

At the hospital, Marlena approaches Brady and asks about Rachel’s therapy. Brady says he thinks it’s going as well as could be expected but Kristen thinks Rachel should be making more progress by now. Marlena says it’s time and suggests they could talk to the therapist together. Marlena brings up Brady having a lot on his plate. Brady feels it’s nothing compared to what Marlena is going through with John. Brady is sorry that he hasn’t been able to help. Marlena knows he would drop everything to find him, but they have to trust that the ISA will do the best they can. Marlena says they have jobs here and she has to be there for her patients, friends, and family. Brady says that’s easier said than done. Marlena knows they want to control everything but it doesn’t work like that, so they just have to handle things as they come. Marlena encourages that Brady is doing a great job.

Johnny tells Tate that he’s right and he understands he blindsided them and caused a lot of pain. Johnny explains that he didn’t know the truth about his father when they agreed to adopt and that’s changed everything for him. Johnny worries that the part of EJ that thought it was okay to do that to Sami could also be in him. Johnny questions how he could be a parent when he knows that. Tate responds that whatever is in EJ has been in Johnny his whole life and he was still his awesome older cousin. Tate encourages that Johnny is not his father and never will be. Johnny thanks him and repeats that he really is truly sorry. Johnny asks if there’s anything he can do to help. Tate says other than adopting their kid, there really is nothing he can do.

Amy sits Sophia down and reminds her that she’s always been against giving the baby away and only agreed to Johnny and Chanel since they are part of Tate’s family and she knew they were good people. Sophia points out that it fell apart which Amy takes as a sign.

Rita tells Kristen that it’s a terrible accusation as she would never get rid of her mother. Kristen argues that Rita must have people who would do it for her and asks her to have some compassion since her mother is an old woman who has had a tough life. EJ returns and asks what he missed. Kristen guesses he’ll never know as she exits. EJ apologizes to Rita as he thought Kristen would be out, but he appreciates Rita tolerating her. Rita tells EJ that JR is very anxious to hear from him. EJ says he has more pressing matters to attend to. EJ needs Rita to find somewhere to hide Rafe’s camera’s memory card where no one will ever find it. Rita assures that EJ can count on her as always.

Amy tells Sophia that she believes God wants her to keep her baby and for them to raise it as part of their family. Sophia can’t believe this. Amy encourages her to have faith in this being right. Sophia complains about having to give up her dreams. Amy encourages that God will have another plan for her. Sophia doesn’t want another plan. Sophia then starts to feel sick. Amy calls for help as Sarah and Xander walk by. Amy tells Sarah that Sophia almost fainted. Sarah says they will get her to the hospital. Sophia asks for someone to call Tate.

Tate leaves Johnny’s room and calls Holly, leaving a voicemail that he’s sorry for not calling her back yesterday but there’s been a lot going on since the adoption fell through again thanks to Johnny backing out. Tate hopes to see her soon and hangs up as he gets a call from Amy, who tells him about Sophia. Tate says he’ll be right there and hangs up.

Brady returns home to the DiMera Mansion where Kristen points out that Rachel didn’t say a word before heading upstairs. Belle arrives and says she’s there to see EJ. Belle tells Brady that she’s sorry the adoption didn’t work out and asks if he thinks they will give the baby to another family. Brady says he doesn’t know. Belle says to tell Johnny that she’s thinking about him as she heads in to the living room. Belle comments that EJ is out of his coma and already working. Belle questions EJ checking himself out of the hospital. EJ assures that he’s perfectly capable of recovering at home and that he’s hired a full time nurse. Belle questions the real reason that he was in such a hurry to come home. EJ reveals that he remembered that someone planted a camera in the room and he found it right before he was shot. EJ says he removed the memory card but claims that it’s gone. Belle asks who he thinks put the camera there. EJ calls that an excellent question and asks if there’s any chance it was her.

Brady asks Kristen to keep an extra close eye on Rachel since she was really quiet. Kristen asks what he expects when her uncle was shot, her grandmother is missing along with John, and her parents can’t get along. Kristen suggests it would be wonderful if they go to the Bistro as a family. Brady then gets a call from Tate that they are at the hospital, so he says he’s on his way. Brady hangs up and rushes out of the mansion.

Belle assures EJ that she did not plant a camera, but she understands he would suspect her because she wore a wire but she swears she didn’t do that. EJ tells Belle that he believes her but he’s so terribly upset about Johnny. EJ says he knew Johnny was hurting but he had no idea of the depth of his hatred for him. Belle knows how painful it must be to be estranged from him, but she knows her nephew and no matter how betrayed he feels, he will come around and it will just take time. EJ prays that she’s right, but he’s not sure how much time they really have with this. Belle offers to talk to Johnny if he thinks it would help. EJ tells her that she has no idea how much that would mean to him and thanks her.

Johnny exits the Salem Inn and runs in to Xander in the town square. Xander asks if he was visiting someone at the Salem Inn. Johnny reveals he’s staying there. Xander hopes he didn’t have to sell the home since they took over DiMera. Johnny remarks that he wouldn’t care if they did and that they could burn it down with EJ inside for all he cares. Xander notes that it seems EJ really pissed him off. Johnny assures that he hates EJ and wants nothing to do with him. Johnny adds that he would be thrilled if he never heard the name DiMera ever again.

At the hospital, Amy tells Tate and Brady about how Sophia was fine one minute and then dizzy. Marlena comes over and asks about Sophia. Brady says Sarah is with her now, so Marlena assures she’s in good hands. Tate asks if she’s going to be okay. Sarah comes over so Tate and Amy ask how Sophia and the baby are. Sarah reveals they are fine, but Sophia’s blood pressure is elevated so they will keep an eye on her. Sophia is brought out in a wheel chair. Amy is so glad she’s okay and declares that after this, Sophia will no longer be working at the Bistro. Sophia argues that had nothing to do with why she got dizzy and she likes her job so she’s not quitting. Sarah informs Sophia that she will have to because she’s being put on bed rest and will have to keep activity to a minimum. Sophia asks what about prom? Sarah is afraid that she won’t be able to attend. Sophia cries that her whole senior year is ruined. Sarah says she’s sorry but it’s what is best for her and the baby.

Xander knows it must be a hard time for Johnny and his family, so he apologizes if Titan taking over DiMera caused any problems. Johnny tells Xander that he can have the company and just not ever let EJ have it back. Xander assures that he won’t, but asks how Johnny would like to work there.

EJ tells Belle how grateful he is to her for making him want to be a better man. EJ yawns which he blames on the medication, putting him to sleep in Belle’s arms. EJ dreams of finding Rafe’s camera in the statue and turning around to see Johnny holding his gun on him. EJ then wakes up in a panic, so Belle asks what’s wrong but EJ tells her it was just a bad dream.

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Steve joins Kayla in her office, questioning the drug being the only way to save Bo and Jeffrey refusing to hand it over. Kayla admits that Jeffrey had valid reasons for turning her down since it hasn’t been approved and the FDA could close his lab down if they found out. Steve guesses Kayla has done everything she can do. Kayla feels like a failure as a doctor and sister. Steve assures her that’s not true as he hugs her.

Alex goes to Stephanie’s apartment. Stephanie explains that she’s cleaning out a room for Jada since she and Rafe are over, so Jada will be staying with her. Alex asks if it’s really over. Stephanie confirms that they decided there was no saving their relationship. Alex says that’s too bad and adds that he assumed they patched things up since Jada wasn’t there last night. Stephanie informs Alex that Jada texted her that she was staying at Shawn’s. Alex asks what’s going on there. Stephanie is unsure but acknowledges they have hooked up before, so it’s possible there could be something.

Jada and Shawn sit together at the Brady Pub. Jada brings up the upsetting news Shawn received about his dad. Shawn guesses she stayed with him last night to make sure he didn’t fall off the wagon. Jada responds that she just wanted to be there for him so he thanks her and says he really appreciates her keeping him company as she really helped him. Philip arrives and asks if they have seen Kate. Jada informs him that Kate and Roman went out to run some errands. Shawn tells Philip that he’s been meaning to call him as he has some bad news about Bo as he’s taken a turn for the worse.

Gabi demands to know why Leo was looking through her purse. Leo tries to claim he heard her phone ringing but Gabi says she had her phone, so Leo claims he must be hearing things. Gabi demands to know what he was really doing. Javi comes home and questions what is going on as he heard them yelling from outside. Gabi tells Javi that Leo was going through her purse and she thinks he was trying to steal something which Leo denies. Gabi then declares that Leo has to move out immediately. Javi is sure it’s just a misunderstanding. Leo agrees and swears he’s not a thief. Gabi tells Javi about Rafe’s memory card missing and she’s sure that Leo took it. Javi then asks Leo if he’s been stealing from his cousins. Leo swears that he has not been. Gabi refuses to accept it and says she’s tried her best to tolerate Leo, but she wants him out of her house. Javi argues that she said it’s his house too. Gabi says she’s sorry but she’s pulling rank. Javi responds that if Leo goes, he goes too.

Alex presents Stephanie with a key to his apartment, explaining that since Jada is staying with her, they might be spending more time at his place when they need a little privacy. Stephanie then presents Alex with a key to her apartment and says he should have one too. Alex says they are leveling up their relationship. They agree to mark the moment with a kiss. They continue kissing until Stephanie reminds him that he has to get to work. Alex admits he’s a little nervous about what he’s walking in to and hopes Xander never finds out that he’s keeping that Sarah knew about Philip’s secret. Stephanie mentions checking on the hospital fundraiser and then hoping to take her mom to lunch, but she hasn’t texted her back yet.

Kayla tells Steve that she’s been scouring the internet for every possible alternative treatment for Sepsis but has had no luck. Steve argues that there has to be something that Bo’s doctors have missed. Kayla complains about having to tell Shawn that there was no luck. Steve asks if there’s something she can say to change Jeffrey’s mind. Kayla says there’s not. Steve assures that no one blames her. Kayla worries about Shawn blaming himself and questions how to tell him that she can’t get the miracle drug.

Philip asks Shawn if there’s anything they can do to treat Bo. Shawn says the antibiotics won’t be enough and if things keep going in this direction, his organs will start shutting down soon. Philip says he’s so sorry. Shawn notes there is one thing that could turn things around but it’s a long shot. Shawn tells Philip about the drug in the pipeline to cure Sepsis. Jada explains that the doctor working on it is at the hospital but Shawn adds that it would require special permission to be used and he hasn’t heard back from Kayla yet. Shawn then gets a call from Kayla and asks if she spoke to Jeffrey. Kayla confirms that she did but he’s not going to let them use the drug on Bo.

Gabi tells Javi that she loves him and doesn’t want him to move out but questions how he can expect her to live under the same roof as a criminal. Leo calls that rude and nasty while Gabi tells him to shut up. Javi understands they are both upset but argues that Gabi has no proof that Leo stole anything. Gabi points out that she caught Leo going through her purse. Leo swears that he wasn’t trying to steal anything. Gabi decides that she doesn’t have the energy to fight about this anymore. Gabi says that she was working from home to avoid a toxic environment but it’s just as bad, so she tells Javi that they are going to the office and storms out. Leo apologizes to Javi as he didn’t want to start a fight or for him to have to move out.. Javi tells him not to worry as they will figure something out. Javi kisses Leo and then follows Gabi out to get to work.

Kayla tells Shawn that she’ll let him know if she finds anything new as she hangs up. Steve guesses Shawn didn’t take the news very well. Kayla notes that he didn’t say much but she knows he’s devastated. Stephanie arrives and greets them. Stephanie explains that she texted Kayla but didn’t hear back, so she figured she’d come by to invite her to lunch so they can debrief about the hospital fundraiser. Kayla tells her it’s not a good time. Stephanie gets a weird vibe and asks if something is wrong.

Shawn explains to Jada and Philip that Dr. Russell decided it would be too risky to give Bo an untested drug. Jada tells him that she’s so sorry. Philip always thought eventually Bo would come back to them. Shawn points out that he’s not dead yet but admits he’s obviously upset. Philip acknowledges that he and Bo weren’t close but Bo is still his big brother. Philip encourages Shawn not to give up and assures that he’s there if he needs anything. Shawn thanks him as they hug.

Alex joins Xander at the Kiriakis Mansion and mentions that he thought they were meeting at the office. Xander admits he’s trying to avoid Philip. Alex thought he was banished to the basement. Xander says he still might run in to him but with any luck, after today, he’ll never have to see Philip again.

Leo records himself talking about the investigation in to who shot EJ and discusses Gabi as a suspect, noting that he didn’t find anything in her purse but that does not indicate that she’s in the clear. Leo then grabs a pen and paper to do it the old fashioned way. Leo begins writing down possible suspects starting with Gabi and then Rafe. Leo writes down the names of Ava, Kristen, and Johnny. Leo remarks that there’s so many to choose from, but his money is still on Gabi.

Gabi and Javi go to the Gabi Chic office to find Philip at the desk. Gabi questions him being in her office. Philip tells her that he technically owns it along with all DiMera properties. Gabi asks about him having his own office at Titan. Philip claims that it’s being renovated so he decided to use this one. Gabi questions if he’s trying to get her to quit and says she gladly would if he lets her buy back the rights to Gabi Chic. Philip tells her that’s not happening, so Gabi tells him to get out of her chair. Philip reminds her that he’s her boss. Gabi starts to call Philip names but Javi stops her and tells her to calm down. Gabi questions who asked him, so Javi walks out while Philip remarks on Gabi not being a people person.

Alex asks if Xander convinced the board to fire Philip. Xander says not yet but he spoke to Wei Shin and legal is looking for a way to get rid of Philip without jeopardizing their DiMera acquisition. Xander says he’s pursuing a few different avenues but should have an answer by later today. Alex assures that he can count on him to pick up any slack caused by Philip’s departure. Xander appreciates that but he’s still not sure that he fully trusts Alex since he knew Philip conned him out of half of his birthright and didn’t say anything. Xander remarks that if Vivian hadn’t told him, he still wouldn’t know. Alex argues that his hands were tied. Xander understands Stephanie asked him not to say anything but argues that he’s his cousin and he deserved to know which Alex agrees with. Alex tells Xander that he’s truly sorry as he believed he was doing the best thing for the company and their family. Alex understands he has to earn Xander’s trust back and asks for that chance. Xander tells Alex to just not keep any more secrets from him. Alex says he never will again.

Stephanie hugs Kayla and tells her she’s so sorry about Bo. Kayla feels like the hits keep coming with more bad news about the people they love. Steve comments that at least Kimberly’s treatment seems to be going well but he wishes they’d get an update on John. Stephanie asks what the last update was. Steve says just that the ISA thinks they were close to finding him. Steve complains that sitting around waiting for the phone to ring is driving him crazy and he wishes he could go out and do something. Kayla understands and feels like the clock is ticking while wishing she could do something to help Bo.

Shawn tells Jada that he knows he shouldn’t have gotten his hopes up when Kayla talked about the drug but he felt like it was their last chance. Jada encourages him not to give up hope. Shawn gets why Dr. Russell turned them down as he doesn’t want to waste his drug on one guy, but he wishes there was a way around it. Jada gets a text that she has to meet with Paulina. Jada says it shouldn’t take long and asks to meet Shawn at his place later. Shawn decides he’s going to go on a run to sweat out his frustrations. Jada says she will check in with him later then. Shawn thanks her for everything as she exits the Pub. Shawn then calls Steve and says he needs to see him right away. Shawn asks Steve not to say anything but he thinks he might know a way to save Bo.

Stephanie tells Kayla that she’s glad Shawn reached out to Steve. Kayla asks how she’s doing as she meant to ask her about the friend she was keeping the secret for since she was struggling with that. Stephanie says the truth more or less came out. Kayla asks if everything turned out okay. Stephanie says that remains to be seen.

Philip tells Gabi that she should consult the Titan handbook and comments on how she treated her assistant. Gabi says Javi is her cousin, they fight and make up. Philip says in his family, they fight but don’t make up. Gabi brings up that Brady forgave Philip for framing him for his murder. Philip acknowledges the exception. Gabi tells Philip to enjoy his family dysfunction while she and Javi will be just fine. Philip asks what about her and JJ since he saw them actively avoiding each other at the hospital fundraiser. Philip questions if there is trouble in paradise. Gabi says that’s none of his business. Philip then gets a call and steps out to answer it. Gabi then goes and throws Philip’s laptop in the trash as she takes the seat at her desk

Alex asks Xander if he’s going to publicly out Philip as a fraud if he gets the green light to fire him. Xander doesn’t see why not if it doesn’t affect the takeover. Alex points out that Philip would be facing some charges. Xander says that’s what he deserves and he’s lucky he doesn’t kill him. Xander goes looking for a file and heads upstairs. Alex then gets a call from Gabi, who says she wanted to touch base about their date that she won at the bachelor auction. Alex questions them really doing that as he thought it was just for charity. Gabi says they need something on the books. Alex suggests lunch at the Bistro next week. Gabi doesn’t like that he’s being cheap and reminds him that he said they could go where ever she wanted at the auction which Alex doesn’t recall. Gabi argues that Alex is a big level executive so she’s expecting more than lunch at a restaurant she’s been to a hundred times. Gabi suggests rather riding a hot air balloon or a getaway to a tropical island. Alex thinks that’s a bit over the top while Gabi argues that she shelled out $15 thousand for him so she demands more than a bowl of chowder at the Brady Pub.

Steve meets Shawn at the Brady Pub and asks him about thinking he knows a way to save Bo. Shawn explains that they know Dr. Russell won’t change his mind, but his drug is Bo’s only shot at surviving, so they need to get their hands on a dose of it. Steve asks what he’s saying. Shawn responds that they need to break in and steal the drug.

Alex reminds Gabi that this is not a romantic date since he’s seeing Stephanie and he thought she was seeing JJ. Gabi assures that she’s well aware but repeats that she paid $15 grand, so she wants him to at least take her somewhere with a gorgeous view so she can post pictures and make people jealous. Gabi tells Alex to call her back when he figures it out. Philip comes back in and questions Gabi shelling out $15 grand for a date with his cousin. Gabi says it was for charity. Philip notes that’s very generous considering it will be platonic. Gabi remarks that you never know as sometimes sparks fly when you least expect it. Philip guesses that’s true. Philip then asks where his laptop is. Gabi claims it must have fallen in the trash. Philip retrieves it, disgusted that it got food on it. Philip tells Gabi that he has to get to work. Gabi calls out to Javi, but there’s no answer so she wonders where the hell he is.

Javi returns home to Leo, who questions what he’s doing back so soon. Javi responds that he took an early lunch because he needed to get out before saying something to Gabi. Leo apologizes again for making waves. Javi needs Leo to be honest about why he was going through Gabi’s purse. Leo tells Javi that he’s working on a story. Javi questions if it’s about Gabi. Leo says he’s not sure yet but it’s a top secret and he can’t talk about it. Javi then grabs Leo’s paper and sees that Leo was writing a list of possible suspects that shot EJ, pointing out that Gabi and Rafe are on the top of the list. Leo reminds Javi that he was assigned to the shooting. Javi questions if this is why Leo was going through Gabi’s purse and if he’s trying to prove that she did it. Leo says he’s just exploring options. Javi argues that he cannot go after his family. Leo denies doing that. Javi demands Leo promise to drop this right now.

Xander returns to the living room as Alex asks if he’s ever rented a hot air balloon and if that’s even safe. Xander asks if he’s planning a hot date with Stephanie. Alex explains that Gabi won him in the auction and now wants something extravagant. Xander supposes it’s all for a good cause. Alex brings up the auction not making enough money to save the hospital from going under. Xander mentions thinking about liquidating some assets so Titan could buy the hospital which Alex says would be amazing. Xander says they can’t make such a huge investment until the dust settles on acquiring DiMera. Alex talks about needing to decide which divisions to keep since there’s a lot of similarity, pointing out that they don’t need DiMera Shipping since Titan has that covered. Xander brings up DiMera Pharmaceuticals and how Titan never ventured in to that. Xander points out that all it takes is one breakthrough drug and Titan could make millions…

Steve questions Shawn wanting to steal the drug. Shawn explains that they need to secure it to save Bo and if they do it this way, Dr. Russell is completely clean. Steve thinks he’ll know what’s happening if Bo survives. Shawn points out that no one could blame him and they will have what they want. Shawn declares that they need a miracle and that miracle is sitting in the lab, so they just need to go in there and take it. Steve calls it a solid plan but tells Shawn that he’s going to steal the drug on his own.

Javi asks Leo to let this go but Leo says he can’t since he has a job to do and he has to uncover the truth. Javi argues that he’s not a cop. Leo says he’s an investigative reporter. Javi argues that Leo is also his guest and warns him not to make him regret inviting him to move in. Leo says he has to do it for his job but agrees not to take advantage of living here and won’t be snooping. Leo asks what Javi will tell Gabi. Javi talks about Gabi being on edge lately which Leo remarks is ever since the shooting. Javi loves Gabi but says it’s becoming a bit much so maybe living and working together wasn’t such a good idea. Leo calls that an easy problem to solve, suggesting he quit.

Xander gets a call from Wei Shin. Xander hopes he has some good news. Xander asks if he’s sure and then questions how much longer he has to work with Philip. Xander is aware it’s a delicate time and they have to preserve confidence in the company. Xander questions if he’s being serious as Wei tells him that the truth about Philip’s fraud can never come out.

Philip complains that Gabi should be cleaning his laptop since she threw it in the trash. Gabi claims that it fell. Philip then gets a call from Carter and asks what he found out. Philip says that’s amazing and that when Xander finds out, he’s going to go ballistic. Philip thanks him for the scoop and hangs up. Gabi asks what that was about. Philip says he just caught a lucky break. Gabi remarks that it sounds like it was at Xander’s expense..

Alex returns to Stephanie’s apartment retrieve his wallet where Stephanie had been packing up things to make room for Jada. Alex comes across a stack of papers that include a novel written by Stephanie called “One Stormy Night”. Jada comes home and asks if Stephanie is around. Alex tells her that she’s at the hospital for work and he just came to get his wallet. Jada offers to make him some tea but Alex declines, noting that he has some reading to do as he takes the papers of Stephanie’s novel and exits.

Stephanie asks Kayla if she’s sure about not going to lunch. Kayla wants to stay and try to figure out a way to help Bo. Stephanie tells her to let her know if she can help in any way. Stephanie tells Kayla that she loves her and is there for her as they hug. Stephanie then exits the office.

Shawn is sure the lab has incredibly tight security and argues that Steve can’t break in on his own. Steve says he’ll find someone else to help him then. Shawn asks why he can’t help. Steve argues that Shawn is a cop, so if he gets caught, he would lose his job and end up in prison. Shawn complains that he’s already in prison by feeling like he’s the reason that Bo is in a coma and dying, so he wants to do anything to save him. Shawn declares that this was his idea and his plan, so he’s going to see it through. Steve points out that Bo wouldn’t like it while Shawn points out that Bo would do the exact same thing. Shawn asks Steve if he’s in this with him or not. Steve agrees to be in as they shake hands.

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Cat and Felicity sit together in the town square as Chanel comes by and greets them. Cat tells her they are celebrating after Felicity’s medal ceremony at school and thanks Chanel for attending. Felicity brings up also celebrating that Chanel and Johnny are adopting a baby. Chanel then gets upset and runs away, leaving Cat confused.

EJ is sitting in a chair in his hospital room. Susan comes in and questions EJ being out of the hospital bed. EJ refuses and says he needs to get out. Susan asks why he’s in such a hurry. EJ flashes back to finding Rafe’s bugged camera device and taking the memory card from it. EJ then tells Susan that it’s Johnny as he can feel that his son needs him.

Johnny wakes up on the couch in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. Johnny thinks back to Chanel kicking him out the night before. Johnny questions what he has done as Paulina walks in and says that’s what she’d like to know.

Kayla is in her office on the phone with Kimberly, talking about Bo until Dr. Jeffrey Russell enters the office. He assumes it must be important to be summoned by the Chief of Staff. Kayla responds that it’s a matter of life and death. Kayla brings up that awhile back, he published a paper on research his lab did on a treatment for Sepsis and explains that she believes his drug might be her brother’s only hope.

Chad and Leo are at the Brady Pub together. Chad tells Leo that he’s been impressed with his recent articles. Leo jokes that maybe EJ should get shot more often but Chad gets upset and reminds him that EJ is his brother and gun violence is no joke. Leo admits his joke was insensitive and apologizes. Chad complains that the investigation is dragging on and they should’ve arrested someone by now. Leo brings up that Ava is now the lead suspect. Chad says that would make sense due to their bad blood but Leo argues that if Ava was out for revenge, she’d go after Kristen and her mother, so he questions why she would take out her wrath on EJ. Leo thinks they are barking up the wrong tree, so Chad tells Leo to go find out who tried to kill his brother.

Susan questions EJ saying he feels that Johnny needs him. EJ says he just knows Johnny is suffering and that he’s the source of his pain. EJ explains that Johnny recently learned things about his history with Sami that no son should ever hear about his father. EJ prays that he can somehow convince Johnny to forgive him.

Paulina questions Johnny sleeping on the couch. Johnny says he couldn’t spend the night alone in a room that he and Chanel used to share. Paulina remarks that the couch couldn’t have been too comfortable which Johnny confirms. Paulina suggests he clean himself up, get back to her place and make things right with his wife.

Felicity asks Cat why Chanel was upset. Cat responds that she’s not sure. Chanel comes back and apologizes for running off like that. Cat asks if Chanel is okay. Chanel says she’s just a little sad. Felicity asks if it’s about being a mommy. Chanel responds that she’s not going to be a mommy now and maybe not ever.

Gabi sits at home with her laptop, looking up investors as she feels there has to be someone who can help her get Gabi Chic away from Philip and Xander. Gabi then gets a call from her daughter Arianna. Gabi tells her that she misses her and talks about being excited to fly to Arizona for her high school graduation. Gabi finishes her call as Leo comes home. Gabi questions him not being at work. Leo reminds Gabi that he was going to quote her for his investigative news story because he’s a serious journalist now which Gabi mocks. Leo finds his reporting book written by Jack Deveraux. Gabi tells Leo that he’s no Jack. Leo tells Gabi not to be surprised when he’s the one who finds out who shot EJ.

Susan encourages EJ that Johnny will come around while EJ worries that the further they apart, the worse his feelings will grow. EJ brings up that Johnny hasn’t visited him once since he woke up. Susan offers to go get Johnny but EJ says he has to be the one to go to him. EJ declares that he needs to make amends with his son before it’s too late.

Paulina acknowledges that Johnny found out his father was more of a monster but argues that doesn’t mean Johnny is destined to become him. Paulina says her heart breaks for him but he should not have to pay for EJ’s sins. Johnny argues that he is EJ’s sin since he wouldn’t exist if he did not commit that horrible crime. Johnny asks how he’s supposed to move past that and start a family of his own. Paulina says she has the help of a strong woman in Chanel. Paulina knows Johnny is hurting but says Chanel is too, since starting a family was their dream. Paulina urges Johnny to fight for his marriage and his future. Paulina tells him not to let EJ steal his excitement from him. Johnny acknowledges that’s what Chanel said too. Paulina tells him to listen, feeling his father has already taken enough from him.

Felicity questions Chanel not adopting Sophia’s baby. Cat doesn’t think Chanel wants to talk about it right now. Felicity says she’s so sorry. Chanel says it’s okay and promises that she will be fine.

Jeffrey tells Kayla that he’s so sorry about Bo developing sepsis while already in a compromised state. Kayla calls it a dire situation and argues that the antibiotics won’t be enough, so if they don’t find another treatment, his organs will fail soon. Jeffrey says his heart goes out to them. Kayla brings up that the drug Jeffrey is working on could save Bo’s life. Jeffrey says they’ve only done early trials on animals and still have a lot of hurdles to jump over before using it on humans. Kayla asks if there’s no way to extradite the process because she believes Bo will die without it. Jeffrey says they still need more time to apply. Kayla asks about not applying, repeating that Bo will die without it. Jeffrey questions if she wants him to fix this to where Bo will get the drug, even if it means that no one else ever does.

Paulina joins Chanel in the town square with Felicity and Cat. Cat takes Felicity to get ready for school. Paulina points out that Chanel was gone before she and Abe woke up this morning. Chanel thought getting to work would be a good distraction but she can’t stop thinking about the adoption. Chanel asks how she’s supposed to sleep when she lost her family before she even got a chance to start it. Paulina argues that she hasn’t lost anything and that she and Johnny are just going through a temporary setback. Chanel complains that he called off the adoption. Paulina tells her that Johnny is just as miserable over it. Chanel questions her seeing Johnny. Paulina confirms that she went to the DiMera Mansion to tell him to get over himself but assures that she didn’t negate his feelings. Paulina explains that she told Johnny that he can’t let EJ ruin his marriage and she’s here to tell Chanel the same thing. Cat and Felicity run in to Chad in the town square. Felicity calls Cat amazing which Chad agrees with. Cat then sends Felicity to the school bus and comments on her being persistent.

Susan stops EJ from getting up and says she needs him to be safe. EJ insists that he’ll be fine once he’s at home and asks Susan to go to the DiMera Mansion to get it prepared for his return. Susan reminds him that the last time he was there, someone tried to kill him and could still be out there. EJ brings up that the police believe it was Ava Vitali as she apparently threw the gun away and fled the country, so he doubts she will be coming back. Susan says Ava might not, but Gabi still could. Susan insists that Gabi was there the night that EJ was shot and that someone is going to prove her right.

Gabi tells Leo that the cops already know who shot EJ. Leo remarks that Ava is just a person of interest but when he posts his next article on the shooting, it will include actual facts that point to a viable suspect. Gabi asks who Leo thinks shot EJ. Leo responds that he’s looking at her. Gabi questions if he’s seriously going to accuse her of attempted murder. Leo brings up that JJ did the same thing. Gabi argues that he’s wrong and asks how anyone can’t see that Ava leaving town is a dead giveaway that she pulled the trigger. Gabi adds that when the police track Ava down, she will be arrested. Leo says until then, Gabi is still among persons of interest in EJ’s shooting. Leo adds that Gabi did almost run in to him in the town square and that she said EJ deserved a one way ticket to hell, that she hates him, and that he deserves to pay. Gabi tells Leo that she did not shoot EJ. Leo remarks that she’s awfully defensive for someone who claims to be innocent and that it’s almost like she has something to hide.

Johnny finds Susan in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. They hug and Johnny says it’s nice to see her. Susan tells him that she was at the hospital with EJ and he’s itching to see him. Johnny remarks that last time he was there, EJ was in a coma and couldn’t do any more damage to anyone. Susan encourages Johnny being able to forgive EJ one day but Johnny doesn’t want to talk about EJ as his focus needs to be on his wife and figuring out if he can convince her to forgive him.

Paulina knows that Chanel agrees with her since Johnny said she told him not to let EJ be the reason the adoption doesn’t happen. Chanel argues that he didn’t listen. Paulina insists that it’s temporary and that Johnny is just dealing with complicated feelings. Chanel complains that Johnny never said anything about having doubts about being a parent. Chanel says she knew something would happen to make the adoption fall through but she didn’t expect it to be her husband. Paulina says Johnny didn’t mean to hurt her. Chanel says he did though and complains that she wanted to be a mother, but Johnny decided that wasn’t going to happen. Chanel declares that what Johnny did was cruel and exactly like EJ. Chanel says that there’s a hole in her heart and Johnny put it there. Chanel talks about Johnny knowing how much she wanted this, especially after losing their baby, so she doesn’t know how she can get past this.

Kayla assures Jeffrey that she would not want to jeopardize his drug from saving people from Sepsis and she didn’t mean to overstep, she’s just so worried about her brother. Jeffrey says his heart goes out to her family but trying to get around the FDA could set them back to square one. He wishes he could help but his hands are tied. He hopes he’s not about to add to her distress as he tells Kayla that it’s been a wonderful experience working there, but he’d like to explore the possibility of taking his research lab elsewhere and he hopes the hospital will let him out of his contract. Kayla argues that he can’t just leave since he’s under contract. Jeffrey says that’s why he’s asking to be let out of the contract. Kayla questions why when they have fully funded his lab for years. Jeffrey says he’s grateful but there’s concern about the hospital shutting down. Kayla insists that it’s not going to and that they are turning it around. Jeffrey argues that the investors courting him have way deeper pockets. Kayla guesses he’s selling out to big pharma. Jeffrey says it’s not just about the money but the potential of saving lives with a drug he worked hard on. He says she can’t expect him to risk it all by cutting corners to help her brother. Kayla gets messaged about a patient crisis and says she has to go. Jeffrey tells Kayla that he’s sorry and he will pray for her family as he exits.

Cat tells Chad that she’s sorry about Felicity. Chad says she’s a good kid. Cat assures that she told Felicity that she and Chad are just friends and were only working together for the hospital fundraiser. Chad points out that the fundraiser is now over. Cat jokes with Chad about Maggie being his auction date. Cat is glad that Charlotte won’t have to worry and that it all worked out. Chad asks what about Cat’s hot date.

Paulina sits with Chanel and tells her that marriages go through all kinds of ups and downs. Chanel feels all they’ve had was the worse and questions when they ever get to experience the better. Paulina encourages that she found a man who promised to love her for all eternity and that’s the best. Paulina says they will have some rough patches like now and they support, comfort, and forgive each other. Paulina encourages her to believe their love will get them through it.

Kayla goes to EJ’s hospital room and questions why he’s out of bed and dressed. EJ responds that he needs her to discharge him immediately. Kayla asks if he’s joking since he just came out of a coma after being shot. EJ is confident that he would recover much faster in his own home. Kayla argues that he needs some help. EJ says he’s arranged for full time private nursing and will have top notch care. Kayla says she doesn’t have the energy to argue with him, so she will have him sign a paper that says he’s leaving against medical advice and won’t hold the hospital liable, then he’s free to go.

Gabi tells Leo that she’s not hiding anything. Leo argues that her demeanor says otherwise. Gabi threatens to punch him in the face and warns him that if he publishes anything in the Spectator alleging that she had anything to do with EJ’s shooting, she will sue him and toss him out. Leo admits he wanted to follow up on JJ’s accusation which Gabi calls highly offensive and false. JJ suggests Gabi take a breath or a roll in the hay with Alex since she did pay $15,000 for a date with him. Leo remarks that it’s a hefty sum for someone who is about to be unemployed. Gabi declares that she’s done with this conversation. Gabi brings up Rafe missing his video camera’s memory card and asks if Leo has seen it. Leo says he hasn’t. Gabi says she’s going to freshen up and tells Leo to be gone when she comes back.

Susan tells Johnny that she’s so sorry for what he’s going through but she has faith that it will all work out as Chanel will come around and he will reconcile with EJ. Johnny calls that a lost cause. Susan hopes not since EJ will be home soon. Johnny questions how soon. EJ then arrives. Johnny questions what he’s doing there instead of the hospital. EJ explains that he convinced Kayla that his recovery would be better at home. Johnny gets upset and goes to leave but Susan stops him and says they need to work this out. Johnny responds that there’s nothing to work out and declares that EJ DiMera is dead to him as he then storms out. Susan gets hit with a very strong feeling and tells EJ that Johnny has a bad secret.

Chad tells Cat that she never said who won the date with her in the silent auction. Cat reveals that she hasn’t found out yet, but then gets a message alerting her that the date with her was won by EJ DiMera. Chad calls him a son of a bitch.

Leo sees Gabi left her purse in the living room and struggles with whether or not to go through it. Leo decides to dig through Gabi’s purse to find out what she’s hiding but Gabi comes back and catches him, asking what the hell he’s doing.

Johnny comes across Chanel in the town square, but she turns and enters the Bakery, so Johnny walks away.

EJ questions Susan thinking Johnny has a secret. Susan says she felt it when he walked out and that it’s more than anger. Susan tells EJ that Johnny is hiding something very dark. EJ suggests Susan put her powers to great use. EJ informs her that he lost something important and asks for her help finding it. Susan asks what he lost. EJ then remembers where he put it and tells Susan nevermind, so she goes upstairs to get his room ready. EJ struggles to walk over to his desk where he sits down and opens his laptop. EJ then pulls the memory card out of the drawer and plugs it in. EJ then plays the video, revealing Johnny entering the room and pointing his gun at EJ, leaving EJ shocked and worried.

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